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Are you stuck in the “I’m a victim of alcoholism” loop? In this video, Dr. Donald Crowe (40 years in emergency medicine, 28 years sober) breaks down why the victim mindset keeps you drinking—and the simple, repeatable steps to get free.
What you’ll learn:
The fatal lie: why “I drank because I’m alcoholic” becomes a trap
The real mechanism: the first-drink switch and malfunctioning brakes
Why self-pity spreads (and how satisfaction replaces it)
The 3 nightly questions that build momentum—fast
A 72-hour starter plan + what to do after a stumble
Who this is for:
Midlife professionals and parents who’ve tried rules (“only weekends,” “never before 5”) and keep relapsing—ready to trade half-measures for clarity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Hook: Why victimhood keeps you drunk
02:10 The “act awakens the disease” (first-drink switch)
05:05 Self-pity vs. satisfaction
07:40 The “rules game” vs. real abstinence
10:15 3 nightly questions to stack proof
12:20 72-hour plan + relapse protocol
14:30 Your next honest step
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